Boston, located on the Atlantic coast of the northeastern United States. It is the capital city of Massachusetts. A Boston vacation can include typical city amenities such as the theater and fine dining, with access to beaches and whale watching. Because of the history surrounding Boston, there are many historic attractions, museums and visitors centers for events such as the American Revolution, the Ride of Paul Revere, and of course the Boston Tea Party.
Boston also offers visitors a chance to catch a Red Sox game at Fenway Park or a stroll along Boston Harbor.
Attractions
Boston is the site of major historical events like the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and it was the starting point of Paul Revere's famous "Midnight Ride." History buffs, make sure to visit the Boston National Historical Park and see eight historical attractions all in one place. Some of these sites include, the Bunker Hill Monument, Paul Revere's House and the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Culture
Boston is rich in art, dance and music and there is always a concert at the Boston Opera House. Enjoy a day filled with museums like the Boston Athenaeum, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Discounts are available for both the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Boston Museum of Science. Don't forget to visit the Franklin Park Zoo, (one of the oldest zoos in the United States) or a catch Red Sox game at Fenway Park. Then step into one of Boston's 2000 restaurants and enjoy a plate of seafood or, of course, a bowl of Boston "chowda."
Boston Airport Information
- Airport: Logan International
- Aer Lingus, Terminal E (800) 474-7424
- Air Canada, Terminal B (888) 247-2262
- Air France, Terminal E (800) 237-2747
- AirTran Airways, Terminal C (800) 247-8726
- Alaska Airlines, Terminal A (800) 252-7522
- Alitalia, Terminal E (800) 223-5730,
- American Airlines (domestic), Terminal B (800) 433-7300
- American Airlines (intrenational), Terminal E, (800) 433-7300
- American Eagle, Terminal B (800) 433-7300,
- British Airways, Terminal E (800) 247-9297,
- Cape Air, Terminal C (800) 352-0714,
- Continental, Terminal A (800) 525-0280,
- Delta Air Lines (domestic), Terminal A (800) 221-1212, www.delta.com
- Delta Air Lines (iinternational), Terminal E (800) 221-1212
- Finnair, Terminal E (800) 950-5000
- Iberia, Terminal E (800) 772-4642
- Icelandair, Terminal E (800) 223-5500
- JetBlue Airways (domestic), Terminal C (800) 538-2583
- JetBlue Airways (international), Terminal E (800) 538-2583
- Lufthansa, Terminal E (800) 645-3880
- Midwest, Terminal C (800) 452-2022
- Northwest/KLM (domestic), Terminal A (800) 225-2525
- Northwest/KLM (international), Terminal E (800) 225-2525
- Porter Airlines, Terminal E (888) 619-8622,(effective 9/16/09)
- SATA (Azores Express), Terminal E (800) 762-9995
- Southwest Airlines, Terminal E(800) 435-9792, (effective 8/16/09)
- Spirit Airlines, Terminal B (800) 772-7117
- Sun Country, Terminal C (800) 359-6786
- Swiss Air, Terminal E (877) 359-7947
- TACV, Terminal E (866) 359-8228
- United Airlines, Terminal C (800) 241-6522
- United Express, Terminal C (800) 241-6522
- US Airways (domestic), Terminal B (800) 428-4322
- US Airways (international), Terminal E (800) 428-4322
- US Airways Express, Terminal B (800) 428-4322
- US Airways Shuttle (LaGuardia & D.C.), Terminal B (800) 428-4322
- Virgin America, Terminal B (877) 359-8474
- Virgin Atlantic Airways, Terminal E (800) 862-8621
